Southern Blue Gum
Eucalyptus globulus

Location: 2015 Stanford Ave.
District: Warm Springs
Native to: Australia
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Broadleaf evergreen, native to Australia. First ones were planted in California in 1856. Probably is the fastest growing tree in the world. Dark green sickle-shaped leaves. White flowers in spring. Fibrous peeling bark. Building in foreground is all that remains of the Stanford Winery--a winery and vineyard started by Leland Stanford, railroad barron, state Governor, and founder of Stanford University.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker